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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington

2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington

6 Colleges
$38,295 Avg Salary
$13,111 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, vehicle maintenance & repair was ranked 3rd in Washington. In fact, 1,808 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in Washington

The colleges and universities below are the best for vehicle repair majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Washington Trade Schools for an Associate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Our 2023 rankings named Clover Park Technical College the best school in Washington for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

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Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, vehicle repair graduates from Spokane Community College take out $14,799 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA

The excellent associate degree programs at Skagit Valley College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Washington. Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in the small city of Mount Vernon.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Washington. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Walla Walla Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school located in the city of Walla Walla.

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#6

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA

Wenatchee Valley College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. WVC is a small public school located in the city of Wenatchee.

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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 4,993
Oregon 459
Nevada 552
Alaska 119
Hawaii 158

One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, vehicle maintenance & repair has other similar majors worth exploring.

Vehicle Repair Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 33,827
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 8,686
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 7,143
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 4,725
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 2,739
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 2,101
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 1,140
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 823
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 724
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 489
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 472
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician 213
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician 147
Engine Machinist 107
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 97
Bicycle Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician 11
Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 21,891
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,446
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 8,127
Precision Systems Maintenance 2,185
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,184

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.

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